Be ready to make some DIY Valentine boxes for school with these simple and darling Valentine card box ideas! See how to make a box to look like a unicorn, cactus, llama, dinosaur and so many more in our Valentine Card Box round up! All of the projects are made using a white card box, colored paper, scissors and glue. There are free Valentine printable templates for each card box too!

Turn a plain card box into a magical unicorn using colored paper, our free printable template, scissors and glue. You little one will love using this Unicorn Valentine Card Box for their school party this year! Be sure to include the adorable plush unicorn too. Download the Free Unicorn Valentine Card Box template here!
Project by: Sara and Melissa of Alice & Lois
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"I'm Stuck On You"! Turn this box into a bright green cactus using green paper, pink foam heart stickers and our free printable tag. How cute does this look with the cactus Valentine pencils and plush cactus?! Download the Free Cactus Valentine Card Box template here!
Project by: Sara and Melissa of Alice & Lois
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Your kids will fall in love with this Dinosaur Valentine card box. Simply print, cut and trace the printable template to create this darling dinosaur. All you will need is a Valentine card box, colored paper, scissors and glue. The kids will just adore this project! These adorable dinosaur eraser Valentine cards make the perfect hand-out too! Download the Free Dinosaur Printable Template here!
Project by: Sara and Melissa of Alice & Lois
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If your little one is obsessed with llamas, you must make this Llama Valentine Card Box for the school Valentine's party! Use our free printable template to make this adorable Valentine's box. Cute green grass and a pink llama will be the talk of the party! Download the Free Llama Valentine Card Box template here!
Project by: Sara and Melissa of Alice & Lois
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What little girl doesn’t love mermaids? Trace the Free Printable Mermaid Tail onto cardstock to make the base of the card box. Pre-cut paint chip circles act as colorful scales. Attach to a plain card box and your Mermaid is complete! Add in the perfect handout with these adorable Mermaid Stampers. Be sure to download the Free Mermaid Tail Printable Template here!
Project by: Sara and Melissa of Alice & Lois
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You have never seen a cuter Hippo. Create your very own DIY Hippo Valentine Card Box using the free printable template provided. Decorate the white Valentine card box with colored paper and hearts to make the cutest hippo! Add these cute Valentine notepads as a fun hand-out. Be sure to download the Free Hippo Printable Template here!
Project by: Sara and Melissa of Alice & Lois
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What do you call a kitty cat and a unicorn? A CATICORN! Easily make this Valentine card box using our free printable template for the Caticorn’s face. Using paper, cut out the Caticorn’s nose and whiskers. A unicorn horn transforms this cat into an adorable Caticorn. Don't forget to included these adorable anicorn characters too! Be sure to download the Free Caticorn Printable Template here!
Project by: Sara and Melissa of Alice & Lois
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Be ready for the Valentine’s party at school with this DIY Sloth Valentine Card Box project! We have provided you with a free printable template to make this adorable sloth. Simply use colored paper, scissors and glue to transform the white Valentine card box into the cutest sloth ever! These adorable hugging sloth Valentine cards make the perfect hand-out. Be sure to download the Free Sloth Printable template here!
Project by: Sara and Melissa of Alice & Lois
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Turn a simple white card box into your kid’s dream with this adorable Narwhal Valentine Card Box. Using cardstock, trace our free printable template to easily make the narwhal. Attach a unicorn horn to add a fun flair. Be sure to not forget this adorable plush narwhal! Be sure to download the Free Narwhal Printable Template here!
Project by: Sara and Melissa of Alice & Lois
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Add a little magical forest creature to your Valentine's party with our Gnome Valentine Card Box. We made this Gnome to look just like a darling gnome! Add these foam hearts to the gnome hat and include these magic scratch gnomes as a fun Valentine hand-out. Download the Free Gnome Valentine Card Box template here!
Project by: Sara and Melissa of Alice & Lois
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Have a little one that is crazy about donuts? Then this is the perfect Valentine Card Box for them! Make this darling card box by adding to a plain card box using cardstock paper to make the shape of the donut and colored sprinkles. Add donut plushies and donut pencils for the perfect Valentine handouts.
Project by: Sara and Melissa of Alice & Lois
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There is nothing sweeter than a cuddly panda bear, so it makes the perfect Valentine’s Day Box. This box is super simple to create because it comes with a Free Printable Template. Use the Congrats Grad Box for the base. Then use hot glue, White Foam Board, Foam Sheets and Googly Eyes to complete the Valentine’s Day Box.
Project by: Laura Russel of Make Life Lovely
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You can make this sporty Baseball card box with just five simple supplies. Start with the Congrats Grad Box, and then trace the baseball on White Foam Board. After you cover the card box with White Paper, the Baseball Valentine Box is complete. Make sure to check out our fun hand-outs like baseball treat bags, lollipops, whistles and bouncy balls.
Project by: Laura Russel of Make Life Lovely
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Make this Valentine’s Day Box into an adorable Fox! Use our Free Printable Template, Glue Dots and Foam Sheets to make this cute box. Put the Googly Eyes on for the final touch. Check out these Stuffed Foxes to hand out during the exchange.
Project by: The Crafting Chicks
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Make a “beary” special Valentine’s Day Box this year. Use our Free Printable Download to start creating the Bear. Then cover the box with red paper. Finish it off with Googly Eyes and a Black Pom-Pom.
Project by: The Crafting Chicks
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Creating this fun card box is simple with our Free Printable Download. After that, all you will need are a few more supplies to make the Hedgehog come to life. Do not forget to check out these cute stuffed Hedgehogs and stress toys to keep on the Hedgehog theme.
Project by: The Crafting Chicks
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Make your winter wonderland dreams come true with this Winter Princess Valentine Day Box. Use our Jumbo Winter Princess Glitter Cutouts and White Box to start creating the box. Then use Glitter Snowflakes to embellish the box. The final touch is Craft Snow to create the winter wonderland.
Project by: Rachel Mcaffee by Fawn
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Create a totally rad Valentine’s Day Box! Use our Awesome 80s Props, Full Color Spectrum Paper Pack and hot glue to create the groovy box. Then pass out the Mini Bright Puzzle Cubes that match the theme perfectly.
Project by: Rachel Mcaffee by Fawn
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Take a trip to Hogwarts this Valentine’s Day with this Harry Potter themed Valentine’s Day Box. Use a Harry Potter Dessert Plate to place on top of the Gold Mini Suitcase. Cut two strips of Black Ribbon to place on the suitcase, and then add a thin piece of Brown Ribbon on top of the black ribbon.
Project by: Rachel Mcaffee by Fawn
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Kids will love the thrill of sticking Valentine’s in the mouth of their Shark Valentine Day Box. This box is simple enough to create. Start by using the Blue Graduation Card Box. Use Card Stock paper and Foam sheets to create the blue body and the white teeth. Be sure to download our Free Downloadable Printable to make this even easier. Small Foam Balls are used for the eyes.
Project by: Jamie Bare of The Crafting Chicks
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The kids will get a kick out of this box and you will love how easy it is to make this DIY Ninja Valentine’s Day Box. Grab our Free Printable Download, Big Graduation Card Box, Red Paper, Black Ribbon, Foam Shapes and Foam Swords to get started on this fun box!
Project by: Jamie Bare of The Crafting Chicks
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This Valentine’s Day Box is the purrfect box for any cat lover! Be sure to download our Free Printable to make this project easy! Use red paper to wrap the box. Then use cardstock to create the cute heart for the face. Place an Adhesive Foam Heart upside down on the large heart. Finish the kitty by using black chenille stems for the whiskers, googly eyes and more Adhesive Foam Hearts for the ears.
Project by: Mariah Leeson of Giggles Galore
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This rainbow box is so cheery and fun! Create it by using our Cloud Paper to wrap the box. Then use stickers to put your child’s name on the box. Create the rainbow from scratch on the White Foam Board. Just like that, you have the cutest Valentine’s Day Box for your kiddo.
Project by: Mariah Leeson of Giggles Galore
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Make this super sweet card box this year with just a few simple supplies. Use tissue paper squares to make the “frosting.” Then use cardstock to create the cupcake “liner” around the Galvanized Pail. There you have it, a cutesy Cupcake Valentine’s Day Box. Be sure to download our Free Printable Cupcake Valentine’s.
Project by: Mariah Leeson of Giggles Galore
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Have you seen a cuter lobster? Turn a plain white card box into the cutest crustacean our free printable template. You will need red, pink and black paper, scissors and glue. Print and cut templates. Then cut out pieces from paper. Glue to the front of the box. This card box looks perfect with the Valentine Lobster plushies.
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You won't find a more darling Valentine octopus! Use our free printable template to make the sweetest card box this Valentine's Day. Paper, glue, scissors and a plain white box are all you will need.
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